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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "PROGRESSSOFT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <edwardprogresssoft@gmx.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 17:53:25 -0700
Subject: LOANS

We represent special criteria of investors with equity of $850 million to invest; be it bridge, loan, mining production,mortgage,business start-ups, or whatever. If it is a viable prospect we will get you the financing you need. Or if you are interested in private placement and willing to work with my financier, a private loan/investment placement specialist,Providing comprehensive industry and financial services, capital raise and risk management services to companies.

Taking an active approach to providing clients with direction and access to industry experts and financialproducts. The Firm specializes in mergers and capital acquisitions of and for companies. We work with our clients
to achieve their specified direction and objective with either being involved on a day to day and or indirect guidance path. We are a private Firm that focuses on financial support and expert guidance of its affiliates and partners.

Please if interested people contact edwardprogresssoft@gmx.com

Mr. Edward King officer
Ext: 038

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